UTME 2021 Government | Objective

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Question 1
In 1973, following an OAU resolution, Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with
A. South Africa
B. France
C. Israel
D. Cuba
Question 2
The head of a Nigerian mission in a Commonwealth country is called
A. an Ambassador
B. a Consul-General
C. a Bligh Commissioner
D. an Attache
Question 3
The notion of 'carpet-crossing' in a parliamentary democracy involves
A. crossing from the Lower House to Upper House
B. changing party allegiance after election
C. opposing party discipline in parliament
D. resigning from parliament
Question 4
The principle of separation of powers is fundamental to the
A. parliamentary system
B. presidential system
C. totalitarian system
D. federal system
Question 5
A set of internalized norms which guides political action is called
A. power
B. value
C. law
D. symbol
Question 6
In First Republic, Nigeria was very reluctant to have meaningful interaction with
A. Italy
B. the Soviet Union
C. the United States of America
D. Germany
Question 7
A feature unique to General Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council as compared to that of General Yakubu Gowon was the
A. inclusion of civilians as members
B. exclusion of military governors from the council
C. inclusion of the Chief Justice as a member
D. the exclusion of the Inspector General of Police from the council
Question 8
Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with France under the Balewa government over
A. the Algerian war of Independence
B. French policy in the Congo
C. atomic tests in the Sahara
D. French involvement in Togolese politics
Question 9
The major liberation organisation which fought for Namibia's independence was
A. SWAPO
B. A.N.C
C. FRELIMO
D. M.P.L.A.
Question 10
ECOWAS is aimed at uniting the West African states
A. politically
B. socially
C. culturally
D. economically
Question 11
Which of the following is Not characteristic of democracy?
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Regular elections
C. Majority rule
D. Limited franchise
Question 12
Which of the following is the least democratic selection process?
A. First past the post system
B. Proportional representation
C. Indirect election
D. Co-option
Question 13
Which of the following countries had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975?
A. The Soviet Union
B. Tanzania
C. The United States of America
D. South Africa
Question 14
Financial contributions to the liberation movements in Southern African governments were channeled through the
A. E.C.A.
B. ECOWAS
C. O.A.U.
D. U.N.O.
Question 15
Which of the following is NOT a statutory function of an embassy?
A. Issue of visas
B. Collection of information
C. Espionage
D. Welfare of her citizens

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